Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

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Address
2351 Veteran’s Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Latitude 40.53758
Longitude -74.225349

Group Programs

The Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center offers interactive exhibits and environmental education programs. Come learn about the Preserve's natural environment and rich history of the Lenape, the Free Blacks of Sandy Ground, the clay-miners, and organic farmer Herbert Gericke. Historical artifacts as well as wildlife specimens native to Staten Island's south shore are on display. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy the touch discovery station, look through a children's stereoscope or play in the kid's activity area. Be sure to venture outside and explore the miles of trails that wander among meadows, forests, wetlands, streams and to Sharrotts Pond.

The Interpretive Center offers environmental education programs year round for schools at all grade levels as well as interpretive programs, hikes, and themed walks for youth organizations and the general public. Contact the Center for more information on public, school, scout or camp programs.

Hours of Operation

  • The Park Office, located at 83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY is open 9 AM - 5 PM daily. Phone: (718) 967-1976 The Preserve gounds are open dawn to dusk.
  • The Interpretive Center is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm with exhibits, classroom space, games and access to Preserve trails.

Fees & Rates

  • Program Fees
  • All programs are FREE of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sat 06 Sep
Beginner Qigong
Saturday, September 6, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Join us for a mindfulness morning with a beginner qigong class to kick off our Wellness Weekend! Mats provided. All ages. Registration required. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 06 Sep
Forest Bathing
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Join us for a forest bathing class as part of our Wellness Weekend! Mats provided. All ages. Registration required. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Sep
Beginner Yoga
Sunday, September 7, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Join us for a mindfulness morning with a beginner yoga class as part of our Wellness Weekend! Mats provided. All ages. Registration required. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Sep
Yang-Style Tai Chi
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Join us for a mindfulness morning with a yang-style tai chi class as part of our Wellness Weekend! Mats provided. All ages. Registration required. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Sep
CPP Hiking Club
Sunday, September 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
Get outside and enjoy the beauty of our park during this monthly hiking club! We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required